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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Sacramento Kings?

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 9, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is defended by Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is defended by Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Knicks traveled to play the Sacramento Kings on Friday, December 9. Who stepped up during the 103-100 road victory?

Dec 9, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is defended by Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is defended by Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Knicks began a five-game West Conference road trip on Friday, December 9. The first of five games was unforgettable, as New York narrowly escaped with a 103-100 victory over DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings.

With Sacramento in pursuit of redemption and the Knicks in need of momentum, these two motivated forces clashed with more than pride on the line.

The Knicks defeated the Kings 106-98 on December 5 clash at Madison Square Garden. Derrick Rose stepped up to lead the charge with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists on 9-of-14 shooting from the field..

Unfortunately, Rose missed this encounter with the back issues that also kept him out of New York’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Knicks have a flair for the dramatic and the game in Sacramento was no exception. Friday’s clash turned into Saturday morning’s nail-biter as the Knicks narrowly prevailed with a 103-100 victory and a 13-10 overall record.

The question is: who stepped up for the Knicks during one of the biggest games of the 2016-17 NBA regular season thus far?

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